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Illegal immigrant told girl he was in the UK to ‘find a girlfriend’ before indecently exposing himself to her at Northamptonshire bus stop
A Somali man who was staying in a controversial asylum hotel exposed himself to a young girl before telling her he was in the UK to find a girlfriend
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Here’s why there was a large police presence in this quiet street in Northampton yesterday – 21-year-old man arrested
Here’s why there was a large police presence in a quiet residential street in Northampton yesterday.
Reform councillor steps down from West Northamptonshire Council cabinet role after just seven months
A Reform councillor has stepped down from her West Northamptonshire Council cabinet role after just seven months.
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Northampton as it used to be: 83 pictures of 'unknown' faces and places from years gone by we need your help to identify
The Chronicle & Echo has a vast archive of glass plate negatives, used in the 1950s and 1960s.
'Does someone have to be KILLED before it's sorted?!: Deadly issues persist at 'infamous' junction at brand new relief road in Northampton
Deadly issues persist at 'infamous' junction at brand new relief road in Northampton, according to motorists – but it’s not due for a safety review until August, according to Reform-led West Northants Council.
Former Northampton teacher handed suspended sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child
A former Northampton teacher has been handed a suspended sentence, after he pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child.
Storm Goretti: Met Office weather warning for heavy snow upgraded to AMBER for parts of Northamptonshire
A weather warning for heavy snow, issued by the Met Office, has been upgraded to amber for parts of Northamptonshire.
Residents invited to quiz council chiefs directly over West Northamptonshire’s £458m budget plan
The leader of Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council is hosting the first-ever online ‘Budget Question Time’ later this month giving residents, businesses and community groups the chance to quiz them directly.
West Northamptonshire sees rapid growth in homeschooling as more than 1,000 children registered
West Northamptonshire is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing hotspots for Elective Home Education (EHE), despite the Department for Education (DfE) saying home learning is not a viable substitute, new data shows.
Northampton man WANTED after failing to appear in court charged with dangerous driving and knife possession
A man, whose last known address was in Northampton, is wanted for failing to appear in court charged with dangerous driving and knife possession.
Four-year-old boy left with scratches and bruises after dog bit him in play area at Northampton park
A four-year-old boy has been left with scratches and bruises after he was bit by a dog in a play area at a Northampton park.
'Epic' year as Northamptonshire charity rehomes 455 animals and helps 1,680 wildlife patients during 2025
Hundreds of animals were rehomed during 2025 thanks to the tireless work of the team at Animals In Need in Little Irchester near Wellingborough.
In pictures: Latest artist impressions released for major Greyfriars redevelopment in Northampton
New computer-generated images released show how the long-derelict Greyfriars area of Northampton town centre could be redeveloped over the next 10 years.
Thousands of new homes planned for towns and villages across West Northamptonshire
Thousands of new homes have been proposed to be built across West Northamptonshire, as the council has revealed details of the latest draft of its Local Plan.
Opinion: A New Year message from farmer and senior NFU officeholder Jane Bassett
With 2025 now behind us, farmer and NFU Midlands regional chair Jane Bassett reflects on the past 12 months and the farming sector’s future for the year ahead.
Parking and access changes introduced at Northampton General Hospital as works progress on new A&E entrance
Parking and access changes have been implemented at Northampton General Hospital (NGH), as building work for a new A&E entrance progresses.
'How can people live like this?': Councillor SLAMS filthy street in Northampton – and the 'lack of action' from Reform-led WNC
A councillor has slammed residents in a Northampton street for flytipping – and the ‘lack of action’ so far from the Reform-led council.
Get ready for Storm Goretti with this bargain heated gilet - 63% off
With snow forecast and temperatures plunging, a heavily discounted heated gilet could be one of the smartest buys this week
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Northampton mother at 'breaking point' after council home left without any heating during sub-zero temperatures ahead of Storm Goretti
A Northampton mother says she has been left at “breaking point” after her council home was left without heating during sub-zero temperatures during one of the coldest weeks in the last 12 months.